Private GP Membership Prices UK
Private GP membership gives you direct access to primary care without NHS waiting times. Instead of paying per appointment, you subscribe to a monthly or annual plan covering unlimited consultations, longer appointments, same-day access, and additional perks like health screenings or home visits. Memberships suit busy professionals, families needing flexible scheduling, and anyone wanting continuity with the same doctor.
Providers range from concierge practices (e.g. Lanserhof at The Arts Club, OneWelbeck) to digital-first services with nationwide clinics (e.g. Babylon GP at Hand, Doctor Care Anywhere). Plans are tiered: basic memberships focus on virtual or in-clinic appointments, while premium tiers add home visits, preventive screenings, and 24/7 access.
What’s Included in a Private GP Membership?
🕒 Unlimited or guaranteed appointments
Members enjoy 20–40 minute appointments the same or next day, compared to 10-minute NHS visits booked weeks ahead.
📞 Direct communication
Many memberships offer phone, video, and secure messaging to contact your GP between visits.
🧪 Preventive care
Mid-tier plans include annual health checks, blood tests, ECGs, or vaccination reviews. Premium tiers may add nutrition or physiotherapy consults.
🏠 Home visits and care coordination
Concierge plans feature home visits, hospital liaison, and personalised care plans for chronic conditions.
How Much is Private GP Membership in the UK?
Individual plan: £45 to £95 per month for unlimited virtual and in-clinic appointments.
Family membership: £120 to £220 per month covering two adults and dependent children.
Premium concierge package: £3 000 to £6 500 per year with 24/7 access, home visits, and executive health screenings.
Need occasional home care instead? See our expanded guide to private GP home visits for pay-as-you-go options.
Factors Affecting Membership Pricing
📍 Location
London-based concierge services carry higher fees than regional clinics or digital membership models.
🧑⚕️ Service breadth
Plans including health screenings, in-house specialists, or on-call home visits command higher prices.
👨👩👧 Family size
Adding children increases cost, though family bundles often offer better value per person than individual plans.
🕘 Access level
24/7 direct GP numbers, same-day home visits, and hospital coordination add to membership fees.
How to Maximise a Private GP Membership
💡 Audit your needs
Select a tier matching your lifestyle. If you mainly want rapid appointments, a digital-first service may suffice; homebound patients benefit from concierge plans.
🤝 Use employer health benefits
Some companies subsidise memberships as part of wellbeing packages. Check corporate schemes before self-funding.
📅 Pay annually
Many clinics discount annual payments by 5–10%, effectively giving you one or two months free compared with monthly billing.
FAQs
Do memberships replace the NHS?
No—you remain registered with your NHS GP for hospital referrals and emergency care. Membership supplements NHS services.
Are prescriptions included?
Consultations include private prescriptions, but you still pay dispensing fees (or use NHS repeat scripts when possible).
Can I cancel anytime?
Most plans require 1–3 months’ notice. Annual memberships may offer partial refunds minus admin fees.
Do memberships cover specialists?
GPs coordinate referrals; specialist fees are separate. Premium plans sometimes include onsite specialists or rapid referral networks.
Is membership worth it for infrequent users?
If you rarely need a doctor, pay-as-you-go might be cheaper. Membership shines for families or those requiring regular reviews.
Conclusion
Private GP memberships offer peace of mind with rapid, personalised primary care. Choose the tier that matches your lifestyle, leverage corporate support, and schedule annual reviews to get the most from your subscription. 😁
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Alan Frost |
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